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Why were Marines' guns disabled on USA's Inauguration Day?
Bolts are missing from rifles, of those marching.
I was told this is the first Presidential Inauguration that Marines marching were disarmed.
2 Answers
- 8 years agoFavorite Answer
Get outta town!!!
Since you DO NOT post a link, I will google it on my own. Thank you very much!
- Anonymous8 years ago
Because they had direct access to the First Family. This is common practice even in theaters of war when either POTUS, or VPOTUS makes an appearance. However it is usually just done by taking the bolts and placing them in the service members own pocket.
Source(s): Active Army for 71/2 years, worked many VIP missions for our dignitaries.
